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After a day of demonstrations marked by urban violence, the President of the Republic will speak this evening at 8 p.m.
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Following the violence, fires and looting that occurred during demonstrations against the high cost of living on Saturday, Emmanuel Macron will bring together his government before a solemn speech scheduled for this evening at 8 p.m.
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Why It Matters
Demonstrations against the high cost of living took place on Saturday in France, bringing together 550,000 people according to the authorities.
Last Friday, Emmanuel Macron launched, from Brussels, a call for “calm”, on the eve of the October 17 demonstrations planned in France, believing that the “right to demonstrate” must be accompanied by “respect” without “insulting” or “breaking”. It appears quite clear that his instructions were not heeded. Quite the contrary.
The day after the urban violence committed on the sidelines of the numerous parades against the high cost of living, this Saturday. In the aftermath of the fires, the looting, the injuries inflicted, the results of which appear to be very unprecedented, the soon-to-be outgoing President of the Republic announces that he will speak this evening, before 8 p.m., on the air.
Solemn address
“Following yesterday's events, the President of the Republic is bringing together the Prime Minister and the government ministers concerned at 5:30 p.m. at the Élysée Palace. He will solemnly address the French at 8 p.m.,” the presidential palace told TF1/LCI.
This speech will be broadcast live on TF1, LCI and TF1info. Please note: the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, will be the guest of TF1’s “8 p.m.” this Sunday evening, after the presidential address. He will comment on the Head of State's remarks, clarify the points that need to be clarified and answer Anne-Claire Coudray's questions.
On Saturday, 550,000 people demonstrated during the mobilization against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris, according to figures provided by the authorities. In many cities in France, the day of demonstrations turned into chaos, leaving many citizens worried. However, at this stage the President of the Republic has maintained his trip from Monday to Wednesday to four Gulf countries (Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar).
What to Watch
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Televised speech by Emmanuel Macron at 8 p.m.
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Open Questions
- What concrete measures will be announced by the President?
- Will the presidential trip to the Gulf be maintained?
